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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings — July 2006

Official Light Heavyweight rankings for July 2006.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAJuly 2006WBCIBFJuly 2006WBOJuly 2006
🏆France flagFabrice Tiozzo
World Champion
Not available for July 2006
United Kingdom flagClinton Woods
Champion
Hungary flagZsolt Erdei
Champion
🏆Italy flagSilvio Branco
Interim Champion

1
Vacant
United States flagGlen Johnson▲+1Croatia flagStipe Drews
2Croatia flagStipe Drews▲+2United States flagJulio Gonzalez▲+1Jamaica flagGlen Johnson
3Jamaica flagGlen JohnsonUnited Kingdom flagPaul Briggs▲+1Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay
4Italy flagPietro Aurino▲+1Croatia flagStipe Drews▲+1Australia flagPaul Briggs▲+1
5Australia flagPaul Briggs▲+1Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay▲+2Italy flagSilvio Branco▼-1Now Champion
6United States flagRoy Jones JrNEWRomania flagAdrian DiaconuNEWUnited States flagAntonio Tarver
7France flagMehdi SahnouneUnited States flagAntonio Tarver▲+1United States flagPrince Badi Ajamu
8Puerto Rico flagManuel Siaca▼-6United States flagMontell Griffin▲+2Romania flagAdrian Diaconu
9Argentina flagHugo Hernan Garay▲+1
Vacant
France flagMehdi Sahnoune
10Ukraine flagYuriy Barashian▲+1United States flagChad Dawson▲+1Germany flagThomas Ulrich
11Romania flagAdrian Diaconu▲+2
Vacant
United States flagRoy Jones Jr
12United States flagChad Dawson▲+2United States flagEric Harding▲+1Jamaica flagRichard Hall▲+1
13United States flagRico Hoye▲+2United States flagGeorge Jones▲+1Nicaragua flagHenry Saenz▲+1
14Australia flagDanny GreenNEW
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagManny Siaca▲+1
15Germany flagThomas Ulrich▼-6United States flagWilliam JoppyNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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About the Light Heavyweight Division

Weight Limit: 168-175 lbs (76.2-79.4 kg)

Light Heavyweight is one of boxing's classic divisions, featuring fighters who combine speed, power, and technical skill. The division has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century.

Division Characteristics

Light Heavyweights are known for their balance of speed and power. Fighters in this division are typically athletic and skilled, capable of both technical boxing and explosive knockouts.

Notable Facts

The Light Heavyweight division has been home to many legendary fighters, including Archie Moore, Bob Foster, and more recently, fighters like Bernard Hopkins and Sergey Kovalev.

Historical Context

Light Heavyweight has long been considered one of boxing's premier divisions, consistently producing competitive matchups and memorable fights throughout boxing history.

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WBAJuly 2006 vs May 2006

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There is a new Interim Champion: Italy flagSilvio Branco(previously France flagFabrice Tiozzo)

Entered the top 10

  • US flag
    Roy Jones JrNow ranked #6
  • UA flag
    Yuriy BarashianPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoLast ranked #1
  • US flag
    Lou Del ValleOut of the top 10 after being #8
  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichNow ranked #15

Biggest risers

  • HR flag
    Stipe DrewsUp to #2 from #4
    ▲+2
  • RO flag
    Adrian DiaconuFrom #13 to #11
    ▲+2
  • US flag
    Chad DawsonNow ranked #12 (was #14)
    ▲+2

Biggest fallers

  • PR flag
    Manuel SiacaFell from #2 to #8
    ▼-6
  • DE flag
    Thomas UlrichDown 6 places to #15
    ▼-6

IBFJuly 2006 vs June 2006

Entered the top 10

  • RO flag
    Adrian DiaconuEnters at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoLast ranked #5

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Hugo Hernan GarayClimbed a place to #5
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Montell GriffinUp one spot to #8
    ▲+1

WBOJuly 2006 vs June 2006

Biggest risers

  • AU flag
    Paul BriggsFrom #5 to #4
    ▲+1
  • US flag
    Richard HallUp one spot to #12
    ▲+1
  • NI flag
    Henry SaenzFrom #14 to #13
    ▲+1

Biggest fallers

  • IT flag
    Silvio BrancoFrom #4 to #5
    ▼-1